OpenFederal grantO-BJA-2026-172715

BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases

Bureau of Justice AssistanceCloses Oct 29, 2026(16 days left)Up to $450,000

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This is a federal program for state government agencies in states that authorize capital punishment and conduct capital prosecutions, funding both prosecutors' capital case work and legal representation for indigent capital defendants. Small businesses, for-profits, and nonprofits should not bother applying: only state agencies are eligible. States must split funding equally between capital prosecution and capital representation.

Best for
State government agencies in states that authorize capital punishment and conduct capital prosecutions, State agencies funding capital prosecution and capital defense representation
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies of any kind, Nonprofit organizations, Individuals, law firms, or defense attorneys applying on their own behalf
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Technical assistance, Operating support
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
Up to $450,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-10-29.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $450,000. States must allocate funding equally between capital prosecution and capital representation.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only state government agencies in states that authorize capital punishment and that conduct or will conduct prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only state government entities are eligible; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only state government agencies may apply.

Summary

State government agencies in states that authorize capital punishment and conduct capital prosecutions may apply. Funds enhance prosecutors' ability to handle state capital cases and improve quality of legal representation for attorneys representing indigent capital defendants; states must allocate funding equally between capital prosecution and capital representation.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Capital Case Litigation Initiative: Improving the Quality of Legal Representation in State Capital Cases. This opportunity will enhance the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public in state capital cases and to improve the quality of legal representation for defense attorneys who represent indigent defendants in state capital cases. States must allocate funding equally among capital prosecution and capital representation.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

For purposes of this NOFO, “State government entities” means any state agency in states that authorize capital punishment and that conduct or will conduct prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Justice
  • Legal services
  • Public safety

Program contact

Bureau of Justice AssistanceOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov202-514-9354

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